My Kingdom for Smooth ABS SA Keycaps
Every time I build a new keyboard, I go hunting for keycaps. And every time I go hunting, it eventually devolves into a desperate search for SA (or equivalent) profile keycaps with a smooth finish. SA is the ultimate profile, IMHO, and they're relatively hard to come by. Signature Plastics, which is where a lot of SA sets come from like the T0mb3ry SA Carbon set (they might actually hold the trademark on the SA profile if I'm not mistaken), is reportedly going through some management/ownership struggles (last I heard, they're looking for new ownership), and along with apparently the rest of the industry, they seem to be neglecting this superior keycap profile in their own stocks. If you order direct from them, they have a couple themed sets in stock (maybe), but generally you can have any color you want, as long as it's black or white. Drop carries a fair number of MT3 profile sets, which are very similar to SA. But just like SP's SA-P profile, they're made with a different...
Apr 10, 2024
#1 most important- The material is great, really fun to poke, love it enough that I threw away my old mouse pad instantly that I've had for probably 10 years.... Doesn't get cold (I have a metal desk) which is a huge bonus cause it covers a large area. I got dust all over it and it wiped off super easy. All my computer paraphernalia fits and moves smoothly. The lighting works, looks good enough, and has simple choices (could have more!) Cons: The only reason I am giving it 4 instead of 5 is because it is not perfect. #1 most important- Around the lighting rim there are small dots that appear here and there (little flaws) that shine and are an eye sore from close up. Luckily I can't see them from straight down so it doesn't bother me that much. The second issue is the corners and dock station. The lighting is extra bright on the corners and where it connects to the station. Small, but still imperfections. Lastly, there is no option for no color. Yes I can unplug it, but there should be an option to have it just off. Also there could definetely be more choices! P.S. I didn't receive any warping as severe like the other reviewer posted. However, mine had a really hard time laying flat and bubbled similarly. I took some books and heavy bottles for more precise weight and lay them all over the issue spots. After a day it stayed flat without any bubbling. Overall: I like it, I'm worried about the consistency to recommend it whole heatedly, chances are another won't have these small dots, and one might be really warped. It is a shame, but without seeing what more people received it is kinda risky. NEVERTHELESS, I would definitely get one... These issues can be fixed or dealt with, however for the price? You're only paying for the design, you can get a plain black RGB pad for half the price on amazon that has 5 stars and can be replaced if there are any flaws such as the ones I have listed. If you love the design like me, then go for it, otherwise, maybe save the money?